Gloucester–Fisherman’s Monument, Essex, Massachusetts, US
07-Jan-2023 08:30 – 08:50
Common Eider  30
Bufflehead  1
Common Goldeneye  1
Red-breasted Merganser  2
Common Loon  1
Jodrey State Fish Pier, Essex, Massachusetts, US
07-Jan-2023 08:53 – 09:18
Common Eider  50
Surf Scoter  4
Long-tailed Duck  1
Red-breasted Merganser  10
Razorbill  3
Common Loon  3
Niles Beach, Essex, Massachusetts, US
07-Jan-2023 09:34 – 09:50
Common Eider  1
Surf Scoter  10
Long-tailed Duck  3
Common Goldeneye  3
Horned Grebe  1
Eared Grebe  1    Dark grebe with steep forehead
Common Loon  1
Bass Rocks, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, US
07-Jan-2023 10:05 – 10:13
Canada Goose  40
White-winged Scoter  4
Bufflehead  12
Common Goldeneye  3
Red-necked Grebe  7
Common Loon  1
Granite Pier, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, US
07-Jan-2023 10:47 – 11:15
American Black Duck  1
Common Eider  25
Harlequin Duck  4
Surf Scoter  12
Bufflehead  1
Red-breasted Merganser  1
Horned Grebe  1
Red-throated Loon  1
Common Loon  3
Great Cormorant  15
Blue Jay  1
American Crow  1
Cathedral Ledge, Essex, Massachusetts, US
07-Jan-2023 11:27 – 11:47
Common Eider  25
Harlequin Duck  10
Surf Scoter  2
Black Scoter  50
Bufflehead  2
Red-breasted Merganser  3
Common Loon  3
American Crow  2
Andrews Point, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, US
07-Jan-2023 11:58 – 12:32
Harlequin Duck  34
Surf Scoter  6
White-winged Scoter  2
Black Scoter  40
Long-tailed Duck  5
Red-breasted Merganser  2
Red-necked Grebe  1
Razorbill  3
Common Loon  1
Northern Gannet  1
Great Cormorant  2
Blue Jay  2
American Crow  4
Carolina Wren  1
House Finch  1
Northern Cardinal  1

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Upcoming Field Trips

  • Plum Island

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    We will be walking the North Pool dike as well as visiting other spots. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

  • Barretts Mill Farmland

    Concord - Barretts Mill Farmland Barrett's Mill Road, Concord, MA, United States

    This is often a great place for fall sparrows including Savannah, Field, and White-crowned, as well as Pipit and occasional Dickcissel. Loaner binoculars available; please email trip leader to reserve a pair! If the weather doens't look good, contact the leader to check status.

  • Hellcat at Parker River NWR

    Parker River NWR - Lot #4 Newbury, MA, United States

    During the past few years the refuge has opened the dike to hiking during National Wildlife Refuge Week. We will plan to do that hike if the dike is again open this year. Otherwise we hike the boardwalk and normal dike area.

  • Arlington Reservoir

    Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United States

    In the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and shorebirds. We will also visit the adjacent Lexington community farm. Birds are found feasting on the remains of the crops planted there. We will walk about a mile on wide paths and some uneven ground (possibly muddy). Note that the reservoir area [...]

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